Come to the North Shore of Oahu and touch the roots of old style Hawaiian music and aloha culture while learning to play and compose on your ukulele like never before!

Five melodic days of Aloha, playing Ukulele and studying in master classes , experiencing the cultural traditions of the epic north shore of Oahu, savoring the beauty of the land and seascapes and enjoying delicious local cuisine.

Ukuele Classes with world famous musicians Craig Chee, Sarah Maisel, Kalei Gamiao, Bryan Tolentino and Walt Keale will open up new possibilities of skill and pleasure for the ukulele enthusiast as well as a deeper experiential understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture.

Mornings of Ukulele classes, afternoon with excursions to Hawaiian cultural sites and events followed by evenings of Kana Ka Pila under the stars. Our meals will be provided by local farmers and foragers to connect us all to a deeper sense of place.

We are excited to have two wonderful Hawaiian Style Musicians joining us for a double workshop. Both musicians are fantastic teachers and you won’t want to miss out on this one of a kind experience.

Both workshops are only $50 - or you can do a single workshop for $30. Please call ahead to reserve your spot- posting via Facebook does not guarantee you a seat.

Steven Espaniola 1PMKani Ka Pila 101Steven focuses on 3 popular traditional Hawaiian songs from the popular *He Mele Aloha songbook (song handouts provided). Students will learn the common rules for participating in a traditional Hawaiian jam session or Kani Ka Pila. These general principals are the foundation for any type of jam session and can be utilized in any genre of music. Focus on leading your own song in a group setting and valuable skills like listening, awareness, understanding song structure and keys. To highlight their new skills, each student will have the opportunity to lead the group with their own song of choice. *Limited number of He Mele Aloha Books will be available for purchase.

Bryan Tolentino 3PMNext level thinking: being an accompanistBryan will take you through steps using your own Musical awareness to make choices while playing in real time. This class is perfect for those that are looking to add more to their comping and listening skills. To get the most out of this class, students should be comfortable with their basic chords and barre chords.

Ok SoCal friends, save the date for my annual NAMM showcase w/ friends at Happa in Gardena!! Last year sold out quick and this year promises to repeat! Incredible lineup featuring Benny Chong, Bryan Tolentino, Halehaku Seabury and Steven Espaniola! NAMM Show attendees receive $5 off with badge! Seats very limited. Tons of SURPRISE GUESTS!! See you there!

We are so excited to have one of Hawai’i’s finest musicians - Bryan Tolentino. He has had the pleasure to perform Herb Ohta Jr., Jake Shimabukuro, Raiatea Helm, and many more!

Bryan embodies the spirit of Aloha. His gentle touch and sweet vocals take you away to the islands. Come learn the Hawaiian way and join us for an event that you will never forget!

WORKSHOP - MUSICAL AWARENESS

Bryan is known for his ability to compliment any player he performs with. This takes skill, but also listening and being aware of what is going on around you. Taking you through his thought process of moving up the fretboard, he’ll get you truly LISTENING to those around you. This class will give you the tools you need to enhance any style of jam.

There will be something for everyone, so please don’t miss out on this opportunity.

Tickets are $30 and need to be bought in advance through Hale ‘Ukulele. This is sure to sell out, so be sure to get your tickets soon.

I'll be sitting in this Friday, Nov. 9 at the Halekulani Hotel with thee Ocean Kaowili trio from 5:30 - 8:30pm. Harrison Murray will be on bass and the Lovely and Iconic Hula Stylings of Kanoelehua Miller! We hope to see you there!DINNER/PUPUS/DRINKS

We are so excited to have one of Hawai’i’s finest musicians - Bryan Tolentino. He has had the pleasure to perform Herb Ohta Jr., Jake Shimabukuro, Raiatea Helm, and more!

Bryan embodies the spirit of Aloha. His gentle touch and sweet vocals take you away to the islands. Come learn the Hawaiian way and join us for an event that you will never forget!

WORKSHOP - MUSICAL AWARENESS

Bryan is known for his ability to compliment any player he performs with. This takes skill, but also listening and being aware of what is going on around you. Taking you through his thought process of moving up the fretboard, he’ll get you truly LISTENING to those around you. This class will give you the tools you need to enhance any style of jam.

There will be something for everyone, so please don’t miss out on this opportunity.

Tickets are $30 and need to be bought in advance through Hale ‘Ukulele. This is sure to sell out, so be sure to get your tickets soon.